[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1749]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF THE CITY OF NORTHVILLE, MI

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the City of 
Northville, MI, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  Located on the western fringe of the Detroit metropolitan area, the 
city of Northville was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city 
in 1955. The area was a small industry-trade center in the early 1800s 
when farming and lumbering were the main occupations.
  Today, Northville is home for approximately 6,500 residents and 
supports one of the finest school districts in the State of Michigan. 
Known for its rolling hills and attractive countryside, Northville has 
retained its small-town appeal with stately Victorian-era architecture 
in its Historic District and a ``walk to'' downtown area, which boasts 
of old-fashioned street lamps, galleries, and specialty shops and 
includes the historic Marquis Theater, which has served the families of 
the community for more than 80 years. The theater's marquee has been in 
operation since 1925, and at one time it was one of only 26 working 
marquees in the United States. Today's performers sing, dance, and act 
on the same stage as legendary stars Woody Herman, The Harmonicats, The 
Four Freshmen, and Count Basie.
  The city has grown and prospered since the first city council meeting 
on December 19, 1955. Citizens of Northville are fortunate to have had 
strong leadership from its first Mayor; Claude Ely, to the current 
Mayor, Christopher Johnson. Citizen involvement insures Northville 
continues to be a vibrant community in which to live, work, and raise a 
family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
people of Northville as they celebrate their historic past. It is my 
hope this fine community will enjoy a long and prosperous future.

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